Ram Adds New Edition to 1500 Lineup
Ram worked with well-known racing enthusiast Ken Block to reveal the vehicle to his millions of fans across his social channels.

Ram expanded its light-duty lineup with the addition of the exclusive new 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition.
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Ram is expanding its light-duty lineup with the addition of the exclusive new 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition, offering a wider selection of exterior and interior appointments and content. The 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition is powered by the 6.2L supercharged HEMI V-8 engine.
“Our customers want to stand out from the crowd and the new Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition allows them to do just that, while offering the segment’s best combination of performance, capability and technology,” said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “We’re constantly expanding and exploring new ideas to meet the needs and fuel the imagination of our passionate customers, and this is the latest example of how Ram trucks deliver features that will continue to win over more and more buyers.”
Ram worked with well-known racing enthusiast Ken Block to reveal the vehicle to his millions of fans across his social channels. Block, who owns a Ram 1500 TRX, put the truck through its paces last week in Johnson Valley, Calif.
The Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition enhances the well-appointed TRX Level 2 Equipment Group and includes a Mojave Sand exterior color and graphics, 18-inch all-black beadlock capable wheels, dual pane panoramic sunroof, spray-in bedliner, cargo tie-downs, bed step, and an LED cab-mounted brake light.
Inside, the TRX Sandblast Edition includes Light Frost accent stitching, an embroidered “TRX” seat back logo, unique carbon fiber accents, a leather and carbon-fiber flat-bottom steering wheel, unique center console badge, Head-up Display, and a driver’s screen that features TRX in Mojave Sand.
Safety features include adaptive cruise control, Lane Keep Assist and pedestrian emergency braking.
Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starts at $98,285, plus $1,795 destination.
New 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition models go on sale this summer.
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